RJHS West, RMS East and West struggle in mid-week competitionCourier sports staff

Russellville Junior High West traveled to Vilonia on Wednesday to face the junior Lady Eagles. The West Lady Whirlwinds came up short as they lost both matches to Vilonia.

In the ninth-grade match, RJHS West lost the match 2-1 (25-22, 15-25, 19-25). Kim Garrett had seven service aces and three kills. Whitley Adkins had nine service aces.

In the eighth-grade game, the Lady West 'Winds lost 2-0 (18-25, 14-25). Julia Meyer had three service points, and Macy McCain had six.

RJHS West will return to action Monday as it travels to Greenbrier.

RMS West splits

with Morrilton

Russellville Middle School West faced Morrilton on Thursday with the two teams splitting matches. The West Lady Gales White team defeated the Lady Devil Pups 2-0 (21-18, 21-14), while the RMS West Red team lost 2-1 (21-14, 14-21, 17-21).

RMS East drops two matches against Morrilton

The RMS East Lady Gales Red came up short Thursday against Morrilton as it lost 2-1 (21-18, 17-21, 13-15). The RMS East White team didn't fair any better as it lost 2-0 (15-21, 18-21).